A Skylark Rising

I watched the skylark in his rising

In exultation, high he flew

Exuding joy and pure elation,

I wished to be that happy too.









Entry for
LATE APRIL STANDARD CONTEST,ANY FORM OR NONE,
ANY THEME, UP TO A MAX OF 20 lines - Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Brian Strand.
22/4/2018.  Placed 3rd.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Breidenthal Avatar
May 28, 2018 at 5:38 AM
Very soaring in triumphant brillance.
Smith Avatar
May 28, 2018 at 7:24 AM
Thank you JW :)
Gentry Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 8:03 PM
Congratulations on your win with this simple and delightful poem.
Smith Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Thank you Susan :)
Gauthier Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 7:11 PM
Congrats on your win with this lovely couplet, Gary.
Smith Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Thank you Line :)
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